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PHS News

The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

Students learn in overfilled classrooms lacking teachers for certain classes. Florida's teacher shortage began in 2019, worsening significantly throughout the past six years.

Where Are All the Teachers? Looking at the Staff Shortage

Alex Scarberry, Staffer October 28, 2025

Across Florida, school districts are struggling with teacher shortages due to insufficient state funding for salaries and a lack of student interest in pursuing teaching as a career. Many schools have...

Everything looks normal on Canvas now, but it wasn’t on Oct. 20. During the AWS crash, students watched their browsers freeze and pages fail to load.

The Web’s Worst Monday

Vivienne Harris, Staffer October 21, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, a widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage sent shockwaves across the internet, leaving countless websites and applications offline—including Canvas, the learning management...

The 2025 Tampa Pig Jig hosted Megan Moroney, Midland, Jamestown Revival, Matt Nathanson and George Pippen. The event sold out with 12,000 people attending.

Pig Jig 2025: Megan Moroney Headlines

Kaia O’Malley, Staffer October 21, 2025

On Oct. 18, 2025, the 14th Annual Pig Jig hosted Megan Moroney, Midland, Jamestown Revival, Matt Nathanson and George Pippen. Each fall, Pig Jig comes back and brings delicious food, live music and...

Members of the marching band smile while gazing up into the stands. Since they won the competition, they performed at Plant High School sporting events.

Plant Marches to the Top

Megan Canady, Staffer October 14, 2025

Plant High School’s marching band won this year’s annual competition, marking its second win in five years. After weeks of rehearsals and preparation, their hard work paid off.   The...

Apple's new iPhone 17 pro lineup comes in 3 distinct colors: Midnight Blue (Left), Cosmic Orange (Center) and Silver (Right). The release of the new iPhone included the release of other items, like a new Apple Watch.

Apple Event 2025 Recap: New Phones, AirPods and Watches

Alex Scarberry, Staffer October 10, 2025

Two weeks after its “Awe Dropping” event, Apple has unveiled its new lineup of iPhones, Watches and AirPods.  Unsurprisingly, Apple has continued its typical four-product lineup of iPhones, a strategy...

Howl-O-Scream is a fall attraction that offers a variety of experiences, including scare zones, thriller roller coasters, and haunted houses. The event featured a mix of new additions and returning elements, providing a range of options for both first-time visitors and those who returned year after year.

The Thrilling Nights of Howl-o-Scream

Megan Canady, Staffer October 3, 2025

Howl-o-Scream is a Halloween festival at Busch Gardens that takes place every year in Tampa, offering a night of thrill and horror. The event runs from Sept. 5 to Nov. 1 and attracts tourists from all...

Tampa Bay’s waters face growing threats from industrial pollution, maritime traffic, and wastewater spills. Over the past decade, these pressures have caused significant habitat damage and declines in water quality.

Tampa Bay’s Pollution Threatens Water Quality and Wildlife

Henry Johnson, Staffer October 3, 2025

Tampa Bay faces growing scrutiny as industrial activity and maritime traffic strain the region’s water quality and ecosystems. Pollution buildup is raising concerns among scientists and residents about...

A gorilla looks at the photographer through the glass. Jane Goodall, a British primatologist, studied gorillas, chimpanzees, and other primates in her almost seven decades of work experience.

Remembering Jane Goodall

Ella Reeves, Online Editor October 2, 2025

On Oct. 1, 2025, chimpanzee expert Dr. Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall, better known as Jane Goodall, died at the age of 91. Goodall dedicated the majority of her life and career to studying and reporting...

KPop Demon Hunters is achieving success by holding the #1 most-watched spot on Netflix, charting songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and becoming Netflix’s first theatrical release. Because of its record-breaking success, Netflix recently confirmed a sequel.

KPop Demon Hunters Takes #1 Most Watched Spot on Netflix

Felix Waite, Staffer September 15, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most-watched title on Netflix.  KPop Demon Hunters has gained attention in just over two months since it was released on Netflix on June 20, 2025. With 236 million...

The Valspar Championship, one of many PGA Tour events, is held in Tampa, Fl every year. Some winners of the Valspar have gone on to compete in the Ryder Cup.

The Ryder Cup Moves to the US

William Massari, Staffer September 12, 2025

Warning  “The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.”  This is the first thing you see before teeing off at the Black Course at Bethpage...

Schools are implementing new phone policies to manage phone use, some classrooms at Plant using the phone pockets. This system was put in place to limit device use and keep students focused in the classroom.

State of Florida Says No More Cell Phones in School

Danielle Nissim, Staffer September 8, 2025

On July 1, 2025, a new law changed how Florida students can use their phones during school hours. Florida’s public schools now follow a statewide policy that bans phone use under the new legislation....

Fires burn through the Everglades’ palms. Prior to the wildfires, the Everglades was seen a haven for many endangered species.

Wildfires Burn Through Thousands of Acres in Everglades National Park

Alex Scarberry, Staffer September 3, 2025

Wildfires in Florida have started increasing in frequency and size in the past few years, challenging the wide assumption that high humidity would make large-scale fires impossible. With increasing temperatures...

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